Question

1. which of the following contains the best example of using transitions when writing?

• cheetahs are one of the world’s fastest animals. they can run about 70 mph.
• lions, cheetahs, and leopards all live in the part of africa south of the sahara desert
• while lions live in africa, they are not the only big cats that live on the continent
• lions and cheetahs are both endangered. leopards are classified as near threatened.

Explanation:

To determine the best example of using transitions, we analyze each option:

• The first option just provides a fact about cheetahs' speed, no transition.
• The second option lists animals living in a region, no transition.
• The third option uses "While" to contrast the fact that lions live in Africa with the idea that they aren't the only big cats there, creating a smooth transition between ideas.
• The fourth option states the status of different animals but lacks a transition word to connect the ideas.

Answer:

C. While lions live in Africa, they are not the only big cats that live on the continent